Violets bloom in late April thru early May and are not only one of the first signs of spring, but also one of the first ...

Some recipes earn their place not because they are complicated or clever but because they are deeply, quietly satisfying to ...

Spring this year has been off-and-on, then off again. Even so, you may have a have a gardening question. Simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A ...

A large, orange-ish colored butterfly began staying around our garden a few days ago. At first glance, I thought it was a monarch since a few of them have been around for the past week or so. Looking ...

These cute little plants can be a nightmare for both lawn and vegetable/flower garden lovers. The sweet things are very invasive and very difficult to remove. They spread by seed and underground root.

Across Michigan, there are several varieties of nuts, berries, and mushrooms that are safe for consumption. Many are often found in the state throughout the summer and early fall. Wild violets, while ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked whether sod can be laid in the fall and how to get Easter lilies to thrive outdoors. The weed in this reader's yard is a hard-to-kill type that spreads ...

This classic pre-Prohibition cocktail is especially good-looking in spring. Am I the only one whose mind wanders over to classic cocktails while returning children’s library books? Let me explain.

Q: I have an area in my garden that has a beautiful buckeye tree. Growing under the tree is a groundcover called Vinca minor. Now the groundcover is invaded with weeds -- mainly wild violets. I would ...

Are violet flowers beneficial? You save time and money by accepting the wild violets in your lawn. These wild plants can improve the lushness, sustainability and beauty of your landscape. A lush, well ...